"Training" at the SS

[Naomh]

"Perhaps." Anaya admitted, while a mark of ownership does grant some safeties and protections it did sound like this woman Rhezha has tangled with would be one that one would have to force into respecting such, and as a member of the Imperial Guard that task would be even more difficult. Thus all Anaya had to offer to her pupil was a gentle squeeze of comfort and a moment to rest and collect herself again.

In the silence that followed the dark torian simply relaxed with her pet. The troubles put aside for now as something to think about later and instead she let her mind wander as she enjoyed the other woman's warmth against her form. Rhezha truly was a lovely thing no matter how often strongly she denied it and the feel of fur and feathers against her fingers as she gently stroke the halfbreed's wings and back was a delight in itself. Not for the first time Anaya imagined what she would look like with her mark upon her, not some silly wizard's mark but something more decorative and prominent. She had looked quite lovely with a collar on back when she first started working for the Sorcerous Sanctuary but something else would work fine as well, an armlet, perhaps? Something to bring up another time once things have settled and they have gotten to know each other more, to offer it to the girl as an option not just of safety, but making this more official and to bring her home, should she accept.

As lovely as those thoughts and musings were they were put aside as Rhezha stirred aand looked up at her, asking if they should get back to training. To be honest Anaya Would have been fine with calling it an evening after that little breakdown, but... "If you wish, though I can not promise that my hands will behave themselves if we do..." Anaya raises a hand and waggles it playfully at Rhezha, and in a move surprising herself a little, she would boop Rhezha right on the nose with a finger, chuckling as she does so. An attempt to help lighten the mood after the seriousness not too long ago. "I leave the choice up to you, my pet, we can always continue another day if you would rather."

[Rhezha]

Rhezha felt herself practically melt against the other woman as she sits there, stroking fur and feathers so softly, so gently. Her own thoughts wandered, never lingering long as she sits transfixed by the flames of the fire. She wondered if she aught to tell anyone else. Feared that Anaya might tells someone else, though that thought is immediately dismissed. She trusted the torian. More than almost anyone. A cynical part of her told her that trusting Anaya so implicitly was foolish. That she barely knew the woman and seductresses were creatures of control, of deceit. But she couldn't help it. She needed someone to trust, someone to help. Even if she had a choice, she didn't think she could deny that need for closeness and security. She wanted to protect herself, but that would take time. To be honest, she wanted to be able to protect others, but she couldn't even help herself, let alone defend those who couldn't defend themselves. One thing at a time.

And so she brings up the training once more, replied to with that warning which brings a light blush to cheeks and the tap to the nose which elicits a little giggle. She smiles at the woman, feeling... odd. Small and weak, but not in a bad way. It reminded her of the way her mother would comfort her when she had a bad day, but in a different way. Anaya was starting to feel like... she wasn't sure how to put it into words. Mentor, lover, older sister... all applicable, yet none entirely correct alone. She nods a little, smile fading slowly. She watches the torian thoughtfully for a moment, pulling a lip between teeth to nibble upon. "I... I would like to continue now... It helps to think about other things, to work on something positive..." She shrugs a little, nuzzling against the woman's arm again with a smile. "It doesn't help at all to simply dwell upon it..." She sighs, staring at the fire once more, content to watch it until Anaya was ready to continue as well. It did feel nice to simply lay with the torian, but she would start to get restless soon and she didn't want her thoughts to turn back to her problem.